Helmsleyis on the road from Thirsk to Scarborough and offers a
welcome stop for refreshments and a well-earned rest.In
the centre of the of the town square is a statue of Lord Feversham,
not the current lord, but one of his ancestors. It stands in one
of the most attractive villages in the country. It has a stream
round the back of the square and pubs, restaurants and shops of
the highest quality. The magnificent Black Swan Hotel
in the centre of the village is said to have played host to none
other than William Wordsworth who was
visiting his future wife.

The
castle is well worth a visit and can be found just out of the
square. Built around1200 and was once known as Furstan Castle.
Sir Charles Duncombe bought the castle after it was rendered useless
by Oliver Cromwell. The current Earls of Feversham are descended
from Sir Charles. The Fevershams live in the Vanbrugh
built mansion, Dumcombe Park, just on
the edge of the village. There is a very fine church just off
the square and houses a letter written by David Livingston
when he was in Africa.

Helmsley
Walled Garden...Visit
the five-acre Helmsley Walled Garden, set against the backdrop
of Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park, which has undergone extensive
restoration as a fully-working kitchen garden. The garden, originally
built in 1756, incorporates glass houses designed in 1850 as a
vine house; and there is a continuing programme of restoring the
garden, using appropriate plants where possible. Come and watch
this garden come back to life!

The
Helmsley Arts Centre As
always, we’re offering a broad range of theatre, music, cinema,
comedy, poetry, talks, exhibitions and workshop activities. And
we're taking this opportunity to celebrate who we are and where
we are, with a Yorkshire theme running through many events.

Nunnington
Hall ... Four and a half
miles south east of Helmsley, the hall is one of the best-maintained
manor houses in the country. Dating from the 17th century, the
house is situated in a lovely walled garden with peacocks strutting
round the grounds. The house has a fine collection of miniature
rooms, one eighth scale, each with its own furniture. Please
ring for opening times....Tel. 01439 748283

Rievaulx
AbbeyThis Gothic Ruin is
the most stunning in the area. It extends over a large area
and has space to picnic on a fine day. Audio guides can be hired
and there is a gift shop to buy a momento of your visit. Tel.
01439 798228

Rievaulx
Terrace and Temples..
Situated on the escarpment above the Abbey, the terrace is a long
grass walk with temples at each end. The views are tremendous
and like the Abbey this is a good place to picnic. Tel. 01439
798340

Helmsley
Castle.
The castle dates from the 12th Century, and was later converted
to a manor house. Tel. 01439 770442

Helmsley Pool..
One of the only pools in the uk still outdoors. Come and have
a swim with the sun on your back Tel
: 07772395368

Byland
Abbey
A beautiful abbey between Helmsley and Thirsk off the A170. Tel.
01347 868614